Recommended vaccinations for Netherlands
Consensus list of travel vaccinations for Netherlands, reconciled across the US CDC and UK NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro. Required > Recommended > Routine.
| Vaccine | Category | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rabies | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for some travellers at increased risk due to work (e.g. laboratory staff, bat handlers) or activities with increased exposure to bats |
| Tetanus | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for most travellers; booster recommended if last dose was more than ten years ago, especially if medical facilities may be limited |
| Tick-borne encephalitis | Recommended | NHS | Recommended for travellers visiting affected areas with increased risk activities such as forestry, farming, military, camping, hiking, and laboratory work; risk areas include Flevopolder, Gelderland, Noord-Brabant, Overijssel, Utrecht, and possibly Limburg provinces |
| Routine vaccinations (e.g. MMR, diphtheria-tetanus-polio) | Routine | NHS | Travellers should be up to date with routine UK vaccination courses and boosters as recommended by age, medical history, and individual risks |
Last updated 12 May 2026.
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